Congrats Oak on the sheep tag! I just looked and my son doesn't show that he applied for sheep or goats? There were 2 fees charged on my credit card for $161. I can't find any tags that were $161 and pretty positive I applied him for sheep and goats. Does anyone happen to know what the...
Sheep numbers
Oak, I hunted sheep last year in a unit that the AKG&F has been monitoring closely the past few years. Unfortunately sheep numbers in that unit are plummeting. According to a source that does the counts, collar surveys, etc in those particular sheep units. Eagles killing lambs...
Similar to Lawnboy I feel VERY fortunate having the opportunity to hunt wild sheep in Alaska with close family. Each of these experiences have been lifetime dreams fulfilled! I have almost felt guilty that I have been able to take advantage of my opportunities while other nonres can only...
I'm sure there is a chunk of Alaska residents that are somewhat frustrated that they no longer will be able to hunt sheep the same year with their nonres father, brother, or other relatives! Nonres guided hunters can hunt every year they are eligible with friends. If I'm not mistaken, the new...
draws?
So how will the draws work? It obviously won't be possible for both an Alaska resident plus their NOK relative to apply for the same sheep unit together. It must be possible for both to apply for different or similar sheep units in separate applications? I imagine they will have some...
Early high country rifle hunts in Colo are a lot tougher than you may think. Generally speaking timberline bucks in Colo tend to shed velvet immediately before the early high country hunts open and dramatically change habits once this happens. Bucks can often be patterned all summer in a...
I've been going to Alaska on a regular basis....both fishing and hunting. HH rubberized is fantastic for boats and if you aren't hiking. I wear chest waders while fishing rivers so am covered on bottoms. My preference for tops is Marmot Precip. You can get jackets in brown or green colors...
If anyone knows me I usually don't go with the "norm" unless it truly works! I have been using an old model 870 full choke 3" mag hand-me-down from my Dad for the past 4 seasons. I've harvested 13 turkeys and have only missed a couple birds. Some of the toms were likely longer distance than I...
Binos
Save up and find and almost new pair of Swaros or Leicas on Craigslist or classified section of hunting websites. You won't regret it! I bought an almost new pair of Leicas around 15 years ago and they still work like new! You will only likely need 1 pair in your lifetime! I use and...
A lot depends upon what you want out of your Colo antelope experience. If you take a look through the B&C books there are very few antelope that come out of Colo that make the all time list. There are a few counties that are noted for book animals. The NW Colo units have been struggling with...